Assistant Professor, Nursing - UC Blue Ash College

The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is one of the largest regional colleges in Ohio and one of the most diverse colleges at the University of Cincinnati. At UC Blue Ash, we value the diversity in experiences and perspectives of those in our community, as well as the individual talents of our students, faculty and staff. The college is in Blue Ash, Ohio fifteen miles north of the uptown campus, on 135 acres in a park-like setting. We offer primarily associate degrees in career and transition programs, as well as general education courses and technical baccalaureate degrees to approximately 5,100 students. We value excellent teaching and personalized student support to help students achieve their goals, whether the goal is to enter a career or to continue education. The college is a recipient of the Cincinnati Business Courier 2021 Best Places to Work award.

The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College invites applications for two tenure track Assistant Professor positions for the Nursing Department, one beginning January 1, 2025 and the other beginning on August 15, 2025.The primary responsibility of faculty is teaching, and it includes both classroom and clinical settings. Additional responsibilities will include professional/scholarly activities related to the profession and department, college, university, and community service. The ideal candidate will exhibit excellent communication skills and a commitment to excellence in teaching. The responsibilities associated with this position may include evening and weekend hours.

• Prepare and teach course content in relation to the conceptual framework, philosophy, and course syllabus.
• Supervise nursing students in each clinical course involving delivery of nursing care.
• Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of course and teaching strategies.
• Assumes leadership in course planning and development.
• Teach in more than one specialty area based on the needs of the department.
• Evaluate student classroom and clinical performance with appropriate documentation.
• Post and keep office hours convenient to students and be available by appointment.
• Inform and counsel students regarding academic and clinical progress.
• Maintain clinical agency relationships.
• Participate in the selection and evaluation of clinical facilities.
• Determine clinical learning experiences and client selection.
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings.
• Be responsible for the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum and program.
• Be knowledgeable regarding the RPT criteria, review data for the Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure (RPT) decisions; express an informed, evaluative judgment regarding RPT decisions.
• Participate on department committees and contribute to accomplishing the functions of the committee.
• Attend UC Blue Ash College faculty meetings.
• Participate in college and/or university governance by being appointed or elected to committees.
• Maintain knowledge and clinical skills in areas of teaching.
• Engage in professional activities as outlined in the Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure criteria of the nursing department.

This position requires all of the following:

• A Master's degree in nursing with a bachelor's degree in nursing or another field, or a master's degree in nursing or another field with a bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Proficiency in English
• Reliable transportation to clinical agencies
• Unencumbered license to practice Nursing in Ohio
• At least two years in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse
• One year of teaching experience in a nursing program or other related teaching experience is required.
• A specialization in medical-surgical nursing with a willingness to teach across settings is required.

A background in obstetrical nursing would be desirable.

To be considered for a position, all applicants must be able to perform the essential functional abilities with or without reasonable accommodation listed below.

• The faculty member must be able to safely and competently push, pull, lift and transfer adult and pediatric patients to chair, commode or other locations, as well as operate health-related equipment.
• The faculty member must be able to roll a weak or immobile patient from side to side in order to provide care, treatment, or administer medication.
• The faculty member must possess the manual sensitivity and dexterity necessary to operate health equipment and perform certain skills requiring fine motor coordination such as dressing changes, catheterizations, medication administration, pulse assessment, etc.
• The faculty member must possess the visual acuity necessary to read, compute and identify objects correctly.
• The faculty member must be able to communicate effectively with others. A faculty member must be able to interpret environmental cues and both audio and visual stimuli.
• The faculty member must be CPR-certified at the level of Health Care Provider and be able to competently begin and administer CPR.
• The faculty member must be able to engage in clinical activities for a sustained time in the laboratory and clinical environments.

Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.uc.edu. Refer to REQ # 97528. Applicants MUST upload the following documents to the application 1) a cover letter, 2) CV/Resume, 3) unofficial transcripts, and 4) verification of RN license (will require social security number to verify RN license with the Ohio Board of Nursing). These documents may be uploaded to the 'Additional Documents' section of the application. Applicants must obtain three recommendation letters from academic or health care professionals. Applicants must arrange to have the letters submitted by the recommenders by email to UCBAHR@uc.edu.